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Hot dog vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between hot dogs and tarragon

  • Hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12; however, tarragon is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin A, magnesium, and folate.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for iron is 390% higher.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index (0) than hot dogs (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, meat and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2213.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1886.8%
Contains more IronIron +2863.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +597.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17604.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1006.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1351.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4466.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +255.8%
Contains more WaterWater +627.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1104.3%
Contains more OtherOther +243.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2302.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot dog Tarragon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 1.09mg 32.3mg 390%
Manganese 0.045mg 7.967mg 344%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 2.41mg 173%
Calcium 99mg 1139mg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 1.339mg 94%
Potassium 152mg 3020mg 84%
Magnesium 15mg 347mg 79%
Folate 6µg 274µg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg 65%
Copper 0.097mg 0.677mg 64%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Sodium 1090mg 62mg 45%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 8.95mg 39%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Fats 25.76g 7.24g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 0.474g 27%
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg 26%
Saturated fat 7.666g 1.881g 26%
Zinc 1.2mg 3.9mg 25%
Protein 10.26g 22.77g 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.251mg 16%
Selenium 12.5µg 4.4µg 15%
Carbs 4.17g 50.22g 15%
Phosphorus 206mg 313mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.698g 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Calories 290kcal 295kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 42.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot dog Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Hot dog
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 1028mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.